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Chap 8: Nervous System - CNS III Flashcards

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1
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Extends from the foramen magnum to the 2nd
lumbar vertebra

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SPINAL CORD

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Two enlargements

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cervical and lumbar

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provide protection to the spinal cord and stability

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Vertebral column and the meninges

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tapered, lower end of the spinal cord where it
transitions into the cauda equina

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Conus medullaris

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thin, fibrous extension that anchors the
spinal cord to the coccyx

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Filum terminale

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bundle of spinal nerve roots that extends
from the conus medullaris

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Cauda equina

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Bigger than posterior median sulcus

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Anterior median fissure

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Center of spinal cord

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GRAY MATTER

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Looks like letter H or a butterfly

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GRAY MATTER

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Outer layer of spinal cord

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WHITE MATTER

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Contains myelinated fiber

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WHITE MATTER

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bundles of axons (white matter)

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Tracts

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Do not directly control volitional or
movements rather it helps in the fine-tuning

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INDIRECT

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Pyramidal tract – because they pass
through the pyramids

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DIRECT

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12
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Muscle tone and skilled
movements, especially of
hands

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Lateral corticospinal

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Muscle tone and movement
of trunk muscles

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Anterior corticospinal

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14
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Movement coordination

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Rubrospinal

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Posture adjustment,
especially during movement

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Reticulospinal

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Posture and balance

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Vestibulospinal

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17
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Movement in response to
visual reflexes

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Tectospinal

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18
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Pain, temperature, light
touch, pressure, tickle and
itch sensations

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Spinothalamic

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19
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Proprioception, touch, deep
pressure and vibration

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Dorsal column

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20
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Proprioception to cerebellum

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Spinocerebellar (anterior
& posterior)

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21
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31 pairs; mixed nerves

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SPINAL NERVES

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Cervical

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(C1-C8)

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Thoracic

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(T1-T12)

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Lumbar

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(L1-L5)

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Sacral

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(S1-S5)

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Coccygeal

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(1)

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27
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Connective tissue coverings of spinal nerves

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Epineurium, perineurium and
endoneurium

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28
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For every bundle of the spinal
nerve, it is covered with

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endoneurium

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29
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a bundle of fascicles

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Epineurium

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29
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Formed by the anterior rami of C1-C5

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CERVICAL PLEXUS

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29
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To supply a specific limb

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Plexuses

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30
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important nerves from the cervical plexuses

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Phrenic nerves

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Spinal nerves branch and their branches are called

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rami

31
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Supplies the shoulders and upper limbs

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BRACHIAL PLEXUS

31
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a network of axons

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Plexuses

32
Q

Supplies the muscle for respiration
(diaphragm)

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Phrenic nerves

33
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Supplies the anterolateral abdominal wall, external
genitals, and part of the lower limbs

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LUMBAR PLEXUS

34
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Supplies the buttocks, perineum and lower limbs

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SACRAL PLEXUS

35
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Gives rise to the largest nerve in the body

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SACRAL PLEXUS

36
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The nerves arising from each region of the spinal
cord and vertebral column supply specific regions of
the body

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DERMATOME

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Supplies a small area of skin in the coccygeal
region

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COCCYGEAL PLEXUS

37
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Is the area of the skin supplied with sensory
innervation by a pair of spinal nerves

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DERMATOME

38
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Muscle innervation

A

Myotome

39
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is an involuntary reaction in response to a
stimulus applied to the periphery and transmitted to
the CNS

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REFLEXES

40
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allow a person to react to stimuli more
quickly than is possible if conscious thought is
involved

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REFLEXES

40
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is the neuronal pathway by which a reflex
occurs and has five basic component

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Reflex arc

41
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Responds to a stimulus by produucing a
generator or receptor potential

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Sensory receptors

42
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Axon conducts impulses from integrating
center to effector

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Motor neuron

42
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Axon conducts impulses from receptor to
integrating center

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Sensory neuron

42
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One or more regions within the CNS that
relay impulses from sensory to motor
neurons

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Interneurons

43
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Muscle or gland that responds to motor
nerve impulses

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Effector organ (muscles or glands)

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The simplest reflex

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STRETCH REFLEX

45
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Is to remove a limb or another body part from a
painful stimulus

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WITHDRAWAL REFLEX

45
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Occurs when muscles contract in response to a
stretching force applied to them

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STRETCH REFLEX

46
Q

Will have autonomic ganglion

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AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

47
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interacted to the CNS
towards autonomic ganglia

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Preganglionic

48
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connected to the organ

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Postganglionic

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Primarily driven by neurotransmitter: Acetylcholine
(ACh)

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CHOLINERGIC NEURON

50
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Cholinergic receptors release

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acetylcholine

51
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Two types of Cholinergic receptors

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▪ Nicotinic receptors
▪ Muscarinic receptors

52
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Release norepinephrine (noradrenalin)

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ADRENERGIC NEURONS

52
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Two types of receptors (Adrenergic)

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o Alpha receptors
o Beta receptors

52
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Sympathetic

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LOC. OF PREGANGLIONIC: T1-L2

LOC OF POSTGANGLIONIC: Collateral ganglia/ganglion chain

FUNCTION: fight or flight

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a balance between the sympathetic
and parasympathetic activity

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Autonomic tone

54
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Parasympathetic

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LOC. OF PREGANGLIONIC: CNS III, VII, IX, X and S2-S4

LOC OF POSTGANGLIONIC: Terminal ganglia

FUNCTION: rest or digest

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Heart: Increases rate and force of contraction

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SYMPATHETIC

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Heart: Decreases rate

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PARASYMPATHETIC

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Blood vessels: Constricts and
dilates

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SYMPATHETIC

58
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Eyes: Dilates pupil, relaxes ciliary muscle to adjust lens for far vision

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SYMPATHETIC

59
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Eyes: Constricts pupil, relaxes ciliary muscle to adjust lens for near vision

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PARASYMPATHETIC

60
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Intestinal and stomach walls: Increases motility, relaxes sphincters

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PARASYMPATHETIC

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Liver: Synthesizes glycogen

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PARASYMPATHETIC

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Intestinal and stomach walls: Decreases motility, contracts sphincters

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SYMPATHETIC

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Adipose tissue: Breaks down
lipids

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SYMPATHETIC

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Liver: Breaks down glycogen, releases glucose

A

SYMPATHETIC

62
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Adrenal gland: Secretes
epinephrine, norepinephrine

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SYMPATHETIC

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Sweat glands: Secretes sweat

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SYMPATHETIC

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Urinary bladder: Relaxes muscles, constricts sphincter

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SYMPATHETIC

65
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Salivary glands: Secretes thick
saliva

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SYMPATHETIC

66
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Salivary glands: Secretes watery
saliva

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PARASYMPATHETIC

67
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Urinary bladder: Contracts muscles, relaxes sphincter

A

PARASYMPATHETIC

68
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Pancreas: Decreases secretion of digestive enzymes and insulin

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SYMPATHETIC

69
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Pancreas: Increases secretion of
digestive enzymes and insulin

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PARASYMPATHETIC

70
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is the major control and integration center of the ANS

A

Hypothalamus

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